Classic Mahjong Experience with a Modern Twist
Mahjong Board Game by Peter Tretyakov delivers an engaging and beautifully designed digital version of the timeless tile-matching game, perfect for both newcomers and seasoned players.
Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China during the Qing dynasty and has gained worldwide popularity since the early 20th century. It is typically played by four players, although three-player variations are common in regions like Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. The game, along with its local adaptations, enjoys significant prominence in Eastern and Southeastern Asia and has garnered considerable interest in Western nations as well. Furthermore, the game has successfully transitioned into a widespread online format.
Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong requires a combination of skill, strategy, calculation, and a touch of luck. Participants engage with a set of 144 tiles adorned with Chinese characters and symbols. While there are some variations in certain regions involving the exclusion or addition of specific tiles, most iterations entail each player starting with 13 tiles. Throughout the gameplay, individuals draw and discard tiles to assemble a legal hand by utilizing the 14th drawn tile to form four melds (or sets) along with a pair known as an "eye." Notably, players can declare victory with a select few special hands.
The game adheres to various standard regulations governing tile drawing, tile theft from opponents, the differentiation between simples (numbered tiles) and Honors (winds and dragons), eligible meld types, tile distribution, and gameplay sequence. Despite these fundamental consistencies, regional discrepancies in rules prevail. Divergent scoring systems, specific criteria for valid winning hands, and unique private table regulations delineate distinct mahjong styles across different locales.
Overview
Mahjong Board Game is a Freeware software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by Peter Tretyakov.
The latest version of Mahjong Board Game is 1.1.2, released on 08/29/2024. It was initially added to our database on 08/29/2024.
Mahjong Board Game runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Mahjong Board Game gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
David Fischer
I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.
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